Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A tragic incident unfolded in The Nations on Tuesday afternoon, as authorities have now identified the passenger who lost their life in a fatal crash. The Metro Nashville Police Department confirmed that 43-year-old Jessie Knox, a resident of Nashville, was pronounced dead at the scene. The unfortunate incident occurred when Knox was riding as a passenger in a stolen vehicle that attempted to flee from law enforcement. As the search for the driver of the stolen vehicle continues, the community mourns the loss of Knox.
According to law enforcement officials, the pickup truck involved in the crash had been reported stolen earlier in the day from a residence on Spring Path Lane in South Nashville. The events leading up to the crash unfolded around 2:30 p.m., when a Chevrolet 2500 pickup truck suddenly accelerated away from an officer who had attempted to initiate a routine traffic stop. In its attempt to evade capture, the vehicle recklessly drove through a private yard, commencing a short-lived pursuit.
The pursuit took a dangerous turn as the stolen truck maneuvered off-road and entered an open lot, eventually turning onto Michigan Avenue. Realizing that the driver showed no signs of compliance, the pursuing officer made the decision to disengage from the pursuit, deactivating their emergency equipment. However, fate had other plans as the truck raced down Michigan Avenue, disregarding a stop sign at the intersection of 51st Avenue North, resulting in a devastating collision with a Buick Envision.
The driver of the Buick, who had the right of way and was unable to avoid the collision, struck the rear of the stolen truck. The impact was so intense that the pickup careened head-on into a utility pole, causing it to snap. The force of the collision propelled the truck into the air, eventually landing upside down on top of the broken pole, creating a heartbreaking scene.
In the chaotic aftermath, the driver of the stolen truck managed to escape from the wreckage, fleeing through neighboring backyards in a desperate attempt to evade law enforcement. Described as a man in his mid-30s, with short hair and dressed in a dark-colored sweatshirt and blue jeans, the driver successfully eluded capture. Despite intensive search efforts by both air and ground units, the driver remains at large.
Tragically, Knox, the innocent passenger caught up in this dangerous ordeal, was partially ejected from the vehicle during the crash and succumbed to their injuries at the scene. As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of the truck’s driver to come forward and provide assistance. Those with relevant details are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. The community is left grappling with the devastating consequences of this senseless incident, mourning the loss of Knox and hoping for swift justice in finding the driver responsible.